American values need re-examination

3:54 AM,
Jun. 11, 2013

Written by

Barbara Sanders, LCSW

These days we cannot watch the news without hearing about rape and violence, power over another, perpetrated by someone full of rage and insecurity, victimizing those less powerful physically and/or emotionally. Ours is a society that criminalizes some forms of violence and glorifies others. No wonder we are confused and frightened.

Recently, we became disturbed because some military leaders who are supposed to protect others from sexual assault may also be performing these same aggressive, soul-crushing acts against others. We elect our leaders to uphold our wholesome American ...